June 5, 2023

18. LADY SIRELLA/GENERAL MARTOK: Love is a Battlefield (Feat. Ryan Mintz)

18. LADY SIRELLA/GENERAL MARTOK: Love is a Battlefield (Feat. Ryan Mintz)

Married Trekkie couple, Nicole & Joe, are joined by long-time friend of the podcast and fellow Trekkie, Ryan Mintz! Together, the crew dig into the relationship between General Martok and Lady Sirella as depicted in DS9. Along the way we explore all manner of Klingon mating and marriage traditions as well as the history of bachelor parties.

***Special shout out to ⁠Steve Combs⁠ for the music featured and remixed throughout this episode.

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References:

Sandra Gimpel's website & link to her memoir, 'Stuntlady'

Scientists Put Tardigrade DNA Into Human Stem Cells. They May Create Super Soldiers. - Popular Mechanics

Worf's Kal'Hyah Klingon Robe for sale!

Deep Space Love's Romance Rating Scale (from toxic to red hot):

  • Red Alert
  • Yellow Alert
  • Fascinating
  • Fully Functional
  • Resistance is Futile